Elderon, WI vs Waldo, WI

Elderon is moderately more affordable than Waldo, with a 11.8% lower cost of living index. Elderon scores 68 compared to 77 for Waldo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Waldo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Elderon is $796/month compared to $950/month in Waldo — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Elderon is more affordable at $143,800 median vs $196,600.

Median household income in Elderon is $55,417 compared to $69,583 in Waldo (-20.4%). While Waldo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Elderon spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 16.4% in Waldo.